How to pass your assets on tax-efficiently

A good time to pass on property assets is when property prices are low, writes Paul Earley

Reports of property values rising in certain locations in Ireland may have those with property assets wondering what this will mean for them and their family. Picture: Thinkstock

Reports of property values rising in certain locations in Ireland may have those with property assets wondering what this will mean for them and their family. In recent years, the value of both residential and commercial property has continued to fall and in a move to avail of this downturn, shrewd investors have passed on assets to family during this time.

However, now that the market appears to be turning a corner, particularly ...